What might be a good substitute for a serrano chile?

[Flaxbee]

Supposed to have one seeded sliced serrano chile in the soup, as well as some cilantro. Local store had neither, and now there's enough snow on the ground that I don't wanna go out to try the other store.

What might be a good substitute? I have some chile powder and a few other spices in the cupboard. Any suggestions?

Not much substitutes for cilantro, I know. Hmmm.

[mr_hat]

1. Well, any dried chili pod or powder will do >

Just remember to cut the portion by about 2/3.

There's no substitute for cilantro, IMO.

[eyepaddle]

2. You're not likely to have a good substitute,

The Serrano boasts some fairly serious firepower. Do you have any chili peppers?

You could try cayenne (red pepper) or possibly a cayenne sauce such as Tabasco. It'll be different, but should still be pretty tasty.

Personally the Cayene is my favorite pepper--but maybe that's just me.

Good Luck

[RagingInMiami]

3. How about jalapeno

[Zenlitened]

4. How about some Voodoo Chile?

http://www.jimihendrix.com/images/catalog,album,voodoochild,homepage.jpg

What? You mean this is not Jimi's recipe book? :D

[mr_hat]

5. WOW! a-wah-a-wah-wah-WAH-a-wah.

[Taverner]

6. Thai chili peppers will work

They have the same bitterness.

[bearfan454]

7. Anaheim will work n/t